2006 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (272 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 434 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Sequoia | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 68 L |
